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VIKINGS TRANSPORT LLC
Minneapolis, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3551083 · MC 1189296
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1189296 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1189296
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZQ4252
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3551083
MC Number
MC-1189296
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 15, 2021
Authority Granted
March 9, 2021
Annual Mileage
738,021 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2000 Lyndale Ave S Apt 515, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Abdiaziz Ahmed
Officer 2
Hamza Ahmed
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
MN4
SD3
IL1
KS1
ND1
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
9
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0KSKD9837 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2KSKF7076 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7KSKF7008 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324TSC09386 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325RSB41432 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG5GLHG5121 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6HLHH3132 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4KLKN7080 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620NB329695 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LK172886 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623HT614812 | 1 | — |
| Dimond | Semi-trailer | 2DM42JA47RS211729 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD51GSHB1069 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52GSGW0427 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7HSJH7321 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSLP7187 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1LR446195 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LR441767 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0SS074010 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RS024263 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323SM507345 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 147L000040 | IA, IA | II | 3 | 2 | ALLIED WASTE RECYCLING CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR0KSKD9837 1DW1A5322NSA84469 |
MN PAW9697 IN PA84257 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TALS | OOSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 7, 2026 | 5000780051 | I-94 S/B WILLOW ROAD, IL | III | — | — | MIDSTATE PLASTICS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6JSJS1262 1UYVS2530EP792925 |
MN PZA9546 MN STF1105 |
| August 29, 2026 | 476B000201 | IA, IA | II | — | — | JM SMUCKER LACOMBE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN VAN GUARD |
3AKJHHDR1MSMS2526 5V8VC5323ST507318 |
MN PAW9532 ME 5394513 |
| August 11, 2026 | 1618001062 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD51GSHB1069 1DW1A5325RSB41432 |
MN PAU8070 IN PD63624 |
| August 9, 2026 | 5200003419 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2KSKF7076 3H3V532C1LR446195 |
MN PAW3168 ID TM1344 |
| July 8, 2026 | TR80002262 | FARGO ND | I | 2 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR0KSKD9837 3H3V532C6LR441767 |
MN PAW9697 IN PD62930 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 23, 2026 | 000P13JBMX | HWY 218 NB 77MM, IA | II | 1 | — | GATES POPLAR BLUFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR0KSKD9837 5V8VC5323SM507345 |
MN PAW9697 ME 5394104 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | 1644001269 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 13 | 2 | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR7HSJH7321 1GR1A0623LK172886 |
MN PAW9570 IN PC35825 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | 5530003300 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7KSKF7008 1DW1A5324TSC09386 |
MN PAW0752 IN PE92364 |
| January 14, 2026 | 000P16CWRP | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 4 | 1 | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DIMOND |
1FUJHHDR4KLKN7080 2DM42JA47RS211729 |
MN PAW8327 IN PC92639 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 8 | July 8, 2026 |
| ALLIED WASTE RECYCLING CENTER | 1 | September 10, 2026 |
| MIDSTATE PLASTICS CORP | 1 | September 7, 2026 |
| JM SMUCKER LACOMBE | 1 | August 29, 2026 |
| GATES POPLAR BLUFF | 1 | May 23, 2026 |
| WEST ROCK PACKAGING SYSTEMS LLC | 1 | December 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 9, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 9, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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390 ROUTE D, Lockwood, MO, 65682
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